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Eats double-digit boulder problems for breakfast.

The Mad Rock Shark Climbing Shoe is back, and this reincarnation is a more effective killing machine than ever before. The concave shape of the AES midsole provides a high level of sensitivity without compromising edging performance, making the Shark an ideal choice for competition climbers, hard sport routes, and elite-level bouldering. Plus, the Arch Flex system gives you a powerful glove-like fit without the pain typically experienced in a high-performance shoe.

Syn Flex uppers provide a snug fit and next-to-skin comfort

Slip-on design with a single power strap makes for easy on and off

AES midsole is exceptionally soft in the center and stiffer on the edges to provide increased sensitivity without compromising edging performance

Concave sole shape enhances your ability to use your feet like a second set of hands

Science Friction 3.0 rubber is specially formulated to be sticky and durable

Asymmetric last shape and an aggressive downturn make the Shark ideal for the steepest terrain and competition climbing

Arch Flex system utilizes elastic R2 rand rubber to lock your foot into place without the pain typically experienced in a high performance shoe

Comment on howard ross's review »

Amazing shoe

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I have gone through four pair of the sharks and don't plan on changing shoes anytime soon. The super sticky rubber and the amazing heel has helped me send many projects last year. Toeing in on invisible feet,heel hooking on crimps, and bat hangs have never been easier. Best climbing shoe I have ever worn.

Comment on Zach Galla's review »

So good--its like cheating

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I have climbed in this shoe for the past 2 years, and it has changed the way I train. the biggest advantage is the spur on the heel. This is a revolutionary design such that I have discovered how to heel hook small directional footholds and small crimps on all angles up to about 60degrees. I can still heel hook bigger crimps on roofs, but 60 degrees is about as steep as I can go with heelhooking footholds.

I have to wear other models when I train because I have become dependent on the spur. The spur allow me to take weight off and I have to engage my lower body less. This is great for climbing and competing, but I am relying on it to much for training. In comparison, a regular shoe forces me to toe-in on small directional feet.

The heel does not have any baggy sections.

Overall performance is amazing. I have never failed due to performance of the shoe. It rules at toe hooks and bicycles. Low angle slab work is great. I feel as secure as possible on small footholds.

Any pro- athletes who don't use the spur are MISSING THE BOAT. This is one of the all time greatest shoes.

Comment on Joe Czerwinski's review »

Fits like a glove.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

In the past, most rock climbing shoes I've worn have had problems with my heels popping out on really aggressive moves. The Sharks were the solution to this problem. Also I have noticed the rubber lasting longer than other brands.

Comment on Justin Mech's review »

My absolute favorite climbing shoe

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

The shark is a truly great climbing shoe. It is downturned enough to tackled steep angles, but I've found that at the same time it works great on slab. The Mad Rock rubber helps the shoe stick to pretty much anything. It also covers the entire top of the shoe and heel making it ideal for toe and heel hooks that aren't going to budge. The Shark is my go to shoe to tackle any type of climb, and it does not disappoint.

Comment on cla105686236's review »

Favorite shoe of all time

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I've worn shoes from pretty much every big brand and the Sharks are my favorite by far. They're the only shoe I've ever worn that perfectly fit my heel. They do everything. They're aggressive enough for overhang, yet the softer rubber can handle tricky slab and smears with ease. Bonus: only $120, can't be beat.

Comment on Mark G.'s review »

Great for steepness!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
Runs small

Great sensitivity and really good on steep boulders and sport routes. Toe is really good for grabbing small feet, and good ant hooking. I might with something a bit stiffer (demon, redline) for hard face climbs, as this really excels on the steepness.

Comment on cch2545147's review »

Try em before you buy em

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:
Runs small

There was a Mad Rock rep who came into the bouldering gym I work at (The Mine Bouldering Gym in Park City, UT) and had a whole bag full of these funky shoes. They look really cool and I was excited to try them on, but for the life of me I just couldn't find a pair that fit me right. They were all way too snug around the heel, to the point to where I couldn't really step down into them all the way. And I definitely don't have a wide fit by any means. Anyway, I'm sure they're awesome shoes if they fit you, but they seem to be pretty limited in what kind of foot they can accommodate. SO, like I said, try em before you buy em and make sure.

Comment on Sam Dudley's review »

Slab Dancing to Overhang Wrasslin

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

The shoes do it all. From being absolutely the best shoe on the market to bat hang in, to being absolutely the best shoe on the market to heel hook in, to being one of the most comfortable shoes - next to Mad Rocks M5.

I've danced up delicate granite slab, pulled on some steep prows with opposing toe hooks, double heel hooks, rocked roof climbs, and all around crushed face and slight overhang. These shoes do it all. And an unbeatable price for the best climbing shoe on the market.

Comment on arian bates's review »

It's not the shoe, it's my feet...

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:
Runs large

This is a fantastic bouldering shoe IF it fits your feet. Great Sportiva quality, good rubber and excellent design. I just couldn't tough it out long enough to stretch them right. I've got weird feet, though (long toes). I'd size them 1 to 1.5 sizes small and just be prepared for pain until they stretch (they will). They run narrow, as well. I think these would be killer shoes (aggressive, glove-like fit) for outdoor and gym problems--wish I could've made them work...

Comment on Dan's review »

La Sportiva Solutions on a budget!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
Runs small

I would have to disagree with some of the other reviews on here claiming that the the rubber is sticky. Granted it may be in fair weather above 50 deg. F. In the cold, the rubber durometer plays a huge factor and it definitely loses in terms of stickiness when compared to the Vibram XS Grip2 found on the Solutions. In every other respect, however, these are GREAT!

About the fit: I had some doubts if I had bought the right shoe size. I bought a size 8.0 (normally I wear an 8.5 for street shoes). It was extremely tight. My *PROTIP* - use Dr. Scholl Odor-X powder, before any use. I also use this regularly after climbing because my feet sweat. The shoes stretched less than a 1/2 size, and are maintaining the same size (4 months of heavy use indoor and outdoor bouldering) Egress is still a little difficult and requires a "peeling" technique to roll the heel off your foot first.

Comment on Jonathan's review »

Great Sending Shoes!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

This is by far the best performance shoe out there, and you can't beat the price. The rubber is sticky, with a reinforced toe that makes the shoe last much longer than other brands' performance shoes. These are perfect for tough projects, especially steep ones. I've been climbing for fourteen years and have never had a shoe perform so well for me. These are a must buy!

Comment on Kristin Robyn's review »

Killer paws

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Fit:
Runs small

Great fitting shoes, run small in size so upsize. Very comfortable with good toebox shape. I have had no issues putting the slippers on as the tongue is open on one side. Strap is located in the right position for a comfortable fit. Rubber wears well and is the right stickiness compound. Great slipper, but has limited breathability.

Comment on Tiffany Hensley's review »

Re-REview

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

After about 1.5 months climbing in these with weekends out on steep German limestone, 2x per week nights in the gym, and 1 week long trip to Font, these are no longer aggressive or tight fitting. When I first started wearing these they were the hardest shoe to put on I've ever had, and I don't think I could have gotten a smaller size. This week in the gym I felt my toes rolling inside the toe box, and my heel was coming out while hooking. I did get a lot of use out of them in 1.5 months, but not as much as I think I should have.

A friend of mine works for Madrock, he recommends machine washing your shoes and then leaving them out to dry. It recovered some of the fit but I just did it so I can't tell you how long that will last.

Comment on matty's review »

my favorite shoe!

Since picking up a pair of these shoes they've been my go to shoes for hard sport climbing and bouldering. Having a thin foot always made it difficult to find a shoe that was a good fit that didn't absolutely kill my foot! I love how comfortable this shoe is while still remaining such a high performance shoe. A good toe with rubber on the top makes for great toe hooks, a tight heel with a small strip of rubber makes heel hooking on both large and small holds great without slipping off your foot. The sizing is a little different so I ended up getting a pair about a half size smaller which made putting the shoe on a little weird the first few times but if you fold the heel and get your toes in first, then put the heel on, it makes it pretty easy. I would recommend this shoe to just about anyone.

Comment on Catrina Sisco's review »

Climbing magazine Editor's Choice 2013

Comment on John Ross's video »

Shark 2.0

The sharks are an all around awesome shoe. They were the hardest shoe for me to put on but once their on they are.t coming off which is amazing. The shoe its self has some amazing features my favorites are the small line of rubber on the heel because it makes it so easy to heel hook small holds, and the full piece of rubber on the toe.The rubber used for the shoe is so sticky its awesome. All around a really good shoe.

Comment on Cooper Brotman's review »

Pretty good while it lasts

I've had these for a few weeks now and they are a good tight fitting aggressive shoe with a moderate downturn and an amazing heel, but they wear away way to fast. I climb everyday at my local gym and the little bit of concave at the toe is completely flat now and they do not breath, AT ALL. But those are my only complaints about it. They are also the hardest shoe I've ever tried to get my foot into but once they're in it solid for heel and toe hooking. As far as sizing I just downsized by half a size and it fit great once I got my foot in. Overall it is a good shoe but it just isn't that durable and after a while they stink pretty bad.